Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction — part 373

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POWER STEERING – POWER STEERING LINK (for 4WD)

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15. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK

(a) Insert a wire 20 mm (0.79 in.) into the vent hole of

the steering rack and ensure that the vent hole is
not clogged with grease.
NOTICE:
If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the
boot will change after it is assembled and the
steering wheel is turned.

16. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as

shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.

(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at

a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque
reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: (turning)

0.29 to 1.96 N*m (2.96 to 20 kgf*cm, 2.56
to 17.35 in.*lbf)

17. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

18. REMOVE STEERING RACK PISTON RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the "Teflon" ring and

O-ring from the steering rack.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the groove of the ring.

INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as

shown in the illustration before installing the nut.

(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at

a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and check the
torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: 0.29 to 1.96 N*m (2.96 to 20 kgf*cm, 2.56

to 17.35 in.*lbf)

2.

INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the power steering rack

for runout, teeth wear and damage.
Maximum runout:

0.3 mm (0.012 in.)

If necessary, replace the power steering link
assembly.

(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.

If necessary, replace the power steering link
assembly.

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REASSEMBLY

1.

INSTALL STEERING RACK PISTON RING
(a) Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and

install it onto the steering rack.

(b) Stretch a new "Teflon" ring with your fingers.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to overstretch the "Teflon" ring.

(c) Coat the "Teflon" ring with power steering fluid.

(d) Install the "Teflon" ring onto the steering rack

groove. Grip the ring to press it into the groove.

2.

INSTALL POWER STEERING RACK
(a) Apply grease onto the rack teeth ends.
(b) Install SST onto the steering rack.

SST

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HINT:
If necessary, scrape the burrs off the rack teeth end
and burnish.

(c) Coat SST and the power piston oil seal with power

steering fluid.

(d) Install the steering rack onto the rack housing.
(e) Remove SST.

(f)

Coat SST with power steering fluid.
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(g) Install SST onto the steering rack opposite end.
(h) Coat the lip of a new oil seal with power steering

fluid. Using SST, install the oil seal onto the steering
rack.
NOTICE:
•

Slide SST and the oil seal straight without
tilting them.

•

Install the oil seal facing in the correct
direction.

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Rack Teeth End

SST

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SST

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•

Be careful not to damage the lip of the oil
seal.

(i)

Remove SST.

3.

INSTALL CYLINDER END STOPPER
(a) Apply sealant to the stopper.
(b) Using a wooden block and hammer, tap in the

stopper until it is tightly installed.
Sealant:

Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or the equivalent

(c) Using SST, tighten the stopper.

SST

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Torque: 145 N*m (1,479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf)

4.

TEST AIR TIGHTNESS
(a) Install SST to the unions of the rack housing.

SST

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(b) Apply 53.33 kPa (400 mmHg, 15.75 in.Hg) of

vacuum for about 30 seconds.

(c) Check that there is no change in the vacuum.

If there is a change in the vacuum, check the
installation of the oil seals.

5.

INSTALL POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE
(a) Apply molybdenum disulfide base grease to the

needle roller bearing inside the rack housing shown
in the illustration.
Volume of grease applied:

Approximately 2 g (0.07 oz)

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SST

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Grease Filling

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(b) Install the control valve with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 18 N*m (185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)

6.

INSTALL RACK GUIDE
(a) Install the rack guide and spring.
(b) Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide

spring cap.
Sealant:

Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or the equivalent

(c) Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, temporarily install

the spring cap.

7.

ADJUST TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging

the lip of the oil seal, temporarily install the RH and
LH rack ends.

(b) 2WD:

Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, tighten the rack
guide spring cap.
Torque: 25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)

(c) Loosen the cap 30

°.

(d) Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left

1 or 2 times. The rack end will move in and out.
SST

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(e) Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, loosen the cap

until the rack guide spring does not function.

(f)

Using SST, a torque wrench and 24 mm hexagon
wrench, tighten the cap until the preload is within
the specification.
SST

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Torque: Preload (turning)

0.8 to 1.6 N*m (8.2 to 16.3 kgf*cm, 7.1 to
14.2 in.*lbf)

NOTICE:
Perform adjustments in the tightening direction
of the spring cap.

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24 mm
Hexagon
Wrench

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24 mm
Hexagon
Wrench

30°

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SST

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24 mm
Hexagon
Wrench

SST

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